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The Summer Buzz “And so, with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning again with the summer.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

This summer, you won't be bored! We have mind-boggling games, delicious recipes and super-fun activities! We also have a small section where well-known faculty and students give their opinions on how schooling has changed this past year! Enjoy!

‘SUMMER IS A STATE OF MIND’

Which side of your brain is dominant? Take this test to find out!

If you see the shoe as grey and green, your left brain, which deals with facts and analytics, is dominant. If you see the shoe as white and pink, your right brain, which deals with art and creativity, is dominant. What colour do you see? 

Image Source: Google -Samyukta Sreeram

Opinions on Online School - Let us hear them!

This academic year has been like no other. Here’s what our faculty and students have to say about this unusual year. -Anoshka. P and Shreya Kiran

“Some things were quite challenging, but I think we should “Online school wasn't that bad but it wasn't amazing be very grateful to the school management, Chandran either. Uploading notes can be annoying! I just hope we Ma’am, and Shweta Ma'am because they did a lot of work can go back to the physical school soon. “– Student to make this possible. We have learnt so much about technology, and though we are not meeting physically, the “It was nice but I could not communicate with a lot of bonding is more!”-Amrutha Nirmal Kumar, Teacher. people. Academics wise it was fine.” – Student

"Well, one of the pros is that I've improved in terms of “I was glad and excited at first when online classes technology! Students can also frequently be in touch with started. However, as time flew by, I realized that nothing us this way. If they have any doubts, they can interact with could compare to our physical school. The time we have in us any time. But there is a significant disadvantage too. As school is the best, and online classes just do not cut it. we cannot see what the students are doing, we don't know However, online classes have made us technically more if they are there or not or if they have actually understood efficient and made us realize the value of school and our what has been taught.” Mangala Bolar, Teacher. time there. It is also nice to see our teachers handling modern technology and coping with it in such a small amount of time." - Student.

RECIPE BUSY IS THE NEW HAPPY COOKIES AND CREAM ICE CREAM

Bored at home this summer not knowing what to do? Here is a list of things you can do to keep INGREDIENTS: boredom at bay: ▪ Heavy Cream (2 Cups) ▪ Condensed Milk (1 Cup)  Start that one activity you have put off all ▪ Crushed Oreo Cookies (10) year METHOD:  Camp out in your garden Keep a large bowl, beaters, heavy cream, and  Make a summer playlist condensed milk in the freezer for 5 minutes before you  Have a family game night start.  Create a goal for the summer and focus on ▪ In a large bowl, add the cream and condensed trying to finish it milk then whip until soft peaks are formed.  Spend time in nature ▪ Add the cookies and gently fold to combine.  Do something that makes you happy! Transfer the mixture to a baking pan. Top with more cookies if desired, then freeze for 3-4 -Shloka.C hours. - Harmehr Kaur

Financially Monthly Highlights Union Budget 2021-2022 -GVS Karthik, Shyamanthaka.K, Johnathan Mathew, Ayush Bankoli, Manas Kedar Vaze The Union Budget 2021-2022 was presented by the Union Finance Minister on 1 February 2021. The overall response to the budget has been a mixed one. While it has been lauded for being taxpayer-friendly, it has fallen short of addressing several pressing issues like cybersecurity. Our students have gleaned some of the key announcements made in the budget. Let’s take a look.

Health and Sanitation 1. A new centrally sponsored scheme, PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana, will be launched with an outlay of about Rs. 64,180 crores over 6 years to boost health care. The main interventions under this scheme are: • Support for 17,788 rural and 11,024 urban Health and Wellness Centres. • Setting up integrated public health labs in all districts and 3382 block public health units in 11 states. • Setting up of 15 Health Emergency Operation Centres and 2 mobile hospitals. • Establishing critical care hospital blocks in 602 districts and 12 central institutions.

2. The Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban), aimed at better water supply nationwide, will be launched with an outlay of Rs. 2,87,000 crores. 3. Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 will be implemented with a total financial allocation of `1,41,678 crores over a period of 5 years. 4. An amount of Rs. 2,217 crores will be provided to 42 urban centres with a million-plus population to tackle air pollution. 5. Rs. 35000 crores have been provided for Covid-19 vaccine procurement.

Infrastructure 1. The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) has been extended to cover 7,400 projects to boost economic growth. 2. The National Asset Monetising Pipeline to monitor asset monetisation process launched.

Education 1. More than 15,000 schools to be strengthened to incorporate all aspects of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2. 750 Eklavya Model residential schools will be built in tribal areas.

Roads and Highways Some new roads and highways to be constructed 1. - Expressway: The contract for the remaining 260 km of the expressway will be awarded before 31.3.2021. 2. Bengaluru- Expressway: The construction of the 278 km expressway will begin in 2021-22 3. Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor: The construction of 210 km corridor will begin in 2021-22.

Tax 1. Senior citizens above 75 years need not file Income Tax returns if their main source of income is interest income apart from pension income. 2. A proposal has been made to notify rules for removing double taxation that NRIs face when they return to . 3. The time limit for reopening income tax assessment cases has been reduced to 3 years from 6 years. 4. Advance tax liability on the dividend income to be paid after the declaration of dividend. 5. A Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) to be set up to resolve tax matters of taxpayers with taxable income up to Rs. 50 lakhs. 6. The eligibility period to claim tax holiday for start-ups to be extended by one more year to 31 March 2022.

Renewable Energy 1. This budget focused on clean energy. In order to boost domestic production, import duty on solar inverters has been raised from 5% to 20%, and on solar lanterns from 5% to 15%

Top Financial News of February Letter to Editor

Economic activity on the verge of normality, GDP to M-99 JL colony grow 13.5% in FY2. 560099

The Indian economy is slowly recovering after being hit 4 February 2021 by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Japanese brokerage firm Nomura, Indian GDP will grow at 13.5 The Editor percent in FY22. Financially Monthly M.G. Road IT department issues notices in 475 cases for Bangalore 560014 undisclosed assets worth ₹14,300 cr. Dear Sir/Madam, Subject- Rising unemployment due to Covid-19 The Income Tax department has sent notices in 475 cases involving undisclosed income and foreign assets of over I am Dr.Mahesh Rathee. I work at Vijaya Government ₹14,300 crores under the Black Money (Undisclosed Hospital. I write this letter to raise awareness about the Foreign Income and Assets) Act. Additionally, increasing unemployment problem in the country. undisclosed income worth more than ₹8,460 crore has been taxed. A penalty of over ₹1,290 crore has also been The main reason behind this recent increase in the levied for deposits made in undisclosed foreign bank unemployment rate is the Covid-19 pandemic. As it had accounts in HSBC cases. stalled many economic activities in the country, lakhs of people working in various sectors like transport and India ranks 86th among 180 countries in Corruption construction became unemployed. Perception Index 2020 Fortunately, the risk posed by this virus has reduced India slipped six ranks to bag the 86th position in considerably. However, the economy still needs time to Transparency International’s Corruption Perception recover. One of the most efficient ways to bounce back Index (CPI) 2020. The index ranks 180 countries on a scale is the generation of employment opportunities by the of 0-100, where 0 signifies the most corrupt while 100 is Government and the private sector to provide a the cleanest. India scored 40, just one point less than its livelihood to people and revive the economy. last year’s score of 41. Nationalised banks can also give loans with reduced interest rates to the people who have lost their jobs or -Shyamanthaka Kinabale and GVS Karthi businesses.

I hope that after reading my letter in your newspaper, the government, private sector and public will take the steps required to address this problem. Thanking You, Yours Sincerely, Dr.Mahesh Rathee -Manas Kedar Vaze

Technology News

A lot has happened in the world of technology in February. Here are our top picks.

- Aanya Panda, Aditi Sinha, Advik Kaushik, Aryan Singhai, Nithin Narayan, and Tarang Bhatia

The Sports Express From to badminton, our in-house sport journalists have rounded up the most interesting happenings in the sports world for you.

Cricket – IPL Auctions

Let’s see how the teams have fared in the IPL 2021 Auctions

1. : 15.35 crores - After releasing some of their best overseas bowlers, Mumbai Indians made some smart purchases. Adam Milne as the third pacer is a good decision. They have also added Nathan Coulter-Nile, Marco Jensen, and Jimmy Neesham to the roster. Though Arjun Tendulkar's inclusion in the team has drawn flak, the youngster has done well in age-group cricket, and Mumbai Indians' gamble might just pay off. 2. : 19.9 crores - After going all out on , Chennai Super Kings settled for . , as a back-up off-spinner and finisher, also works in the CSK setup if they put Moeen out and play a different overseas player. However, their purchase of Cheteshwar Pujara still seems odd, even when the slow pitches at Chennai come into consideration. 3. : 10.75 crores - Sunrisers Hyderabad came to the auction with one of the smallest purses and three slots to fill. They picked Kedar Jadhav at base price in the accelerated auction. is an excellent T20 player, but considering the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad's make-up, he is a strange pick for a role they already have too many players in. 4. Royal Challengers Bangalore: 35.9 crores - RCB required fast bowlers and ended up spending a lot of money on Glenn Maxwell and . Dan Christian is a good pick and may help them turn around their fortunes. Mohammad Azharuddeen and are excellent signings at base prices. However, RCB’s issues remain unattended despite the availability of several good batsmen in the auction. 5. : 10.75 crores - Kolkata Knight Riders had to find a back-up for and spinners to cover up for ’s inconsistent performances. They added and to fill in these gaps and purchased good domestic players in and . and add to their spin . 6. Kings XI Punjab: 53.20 crores - had the biggest purse and spent a lot of money on the area that needed attention: foreign fast bowlers. and are useful additions to their bowling attack. as a back-up for , Tamil Nadu youngster Shahrukh Khan as the finisher, and are practical additions to the team. 7. : 13.4 crores - Delhi Capitals made two of the best value-for-money picks in the auction by signing and . However, adding to their already expansive collection of top-order batsmen didn't look like a smart move. Manimaran Siddharth, as a left-arm spinner, seems to be a back-up for . Vishnu Vinod is a handy top-order hitter, but it's unlikely he will get much playing time. 8. : 37.85 crores - Rajasthan Royals spent INR 16.25 crore for , a record fee for an overseas player. Morris alongside as death bowlers, with ball and bat, and as the power-hitting opener make Rajasthan an excellent side for this IPL season. , , and Akash Singh are also good signings. -Pramod Gade

Football Daily

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Best male footballer of the decade announced.

Lionel Messi beat arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo to be named the best footballer of the decade by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics. Messi has had an outstanding career with Barcelona so far. The Argentinian made his debut for the club in 2004 and has made 757 appearances in all competitions, scoring 651 goals. Cristiano Ronaldo has also achieved incredible success, with clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.

Luis Suarez breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's La Liga record

Luis Suárez has scored 16 goals in his first 17 games for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, becoming the fastest player to reach 16 goals for the same club in the competition in the 21st century. Cristiano Ronaldo held this record earlier. He scored 15 goals for Real Madrid in 2009/10.

PSG's Neymar injured ahead of Barcelona match in Champions League

The much-anticipated Champions League match between former teammates Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Neymar Jr. of Paris Saint- Germain (PSG) couldn't take place after the Brazilian was ruled out due to the injury he sustained during PSG's match against Caen. This news disappointed fans who were eagerly waiting for the showdown between these two legends.

-Ved R. Menon

Badminton Daily

Lee Chong Wei vs. Lin Dan

Malayasia’s Lee Chong Wei and China’s Lin Dan are outstanding badminton players with a legion of fans worldwide. They are both known for their signature playing styles. Former World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei is famous for his incredible speed, counter-attack, defence, recovery, deceptive net plays, and hard-hitting jump smashes. Many consider the cross-court smash as Lee's favourite shot. On the other hand, Lin Dan is known for his patience, tactical expertise in adjusting to his opponents' playing style, heavy attacks, sliding defence, and all- round court plays.

-Arjun Ganesan

Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Sports

The coronavirus pandemic has affected all areas of life and sports is no exception. The social distancing measures introduced to limit coronavirus's spread have had a significant effect on sporting fixtures. Before coronavirus stopped play, the sports industry's estimated global value was $471 billion (2018). However, the pandemic dealt a financial blow to the sports world. Every part of the sporting value chain has been affected, from athletes, teams, and leagues, to the media that broadcast and cover games. Major events have been either postponed or cancelled. The Tokyo Olympics is a good example. With a great chance of stadiums remaining empty for a long time to come, athlete organisations and people working at sport venues are in for a challenging year ahead. Revenue from broadcasting deals, sponsorships, and match tickets are all drying up.

As many sports' business model is under threat, they need to find a solution to counter COVID-19. The sports ecosystem, comprising of producers, broadcasters, fans, businesses, owners, and players, needs to find new and innovative solutions to reduce the adverse effects of COVID-19. This includes finding ways to engage with fans to ensure safe sports events in the future while maintaining the workforce, creating new operating models and venue strategies. With the vaccinations starting, we hope that the major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup and the Tokyo Olympics begin this year. Some sporting events have already begun, like the X-games and the Handball World Championships. Though the coronavirus changed the sports world in 2020, we have found new ways to hold the sporting event safely, and we all hope that the crowd will return to the stadiums soon.

-Tarush Veluri

Cricket Matches for the Weekend

West Indies vs Sri Lanka at 3:30 am on Saturday New Zealand vs Australia at 8:30 am on Sunday

Upcoming Football Matches Upcoming Basketball Matches

1. Indian Super League Indiana vs Cleveland at 5:30 am on Thursday Northeast United FC vs ATK. at 7:30 pm on Saturday Utah vs Philadelphia at 5:30 am on Thursday Brooklyn vs Houston at 6:00 am on Thursday 2. Premier League Atlanta vs Orlando at 6:30 am on Thursday Burnley vs Arsenal at 6:00 pm on Saturday Charlotte vs Minnesota at 6:30 am on Thursday Sheffield United vs Southampton at 8 :30 pm on Chicago vs New Orleans at 6:30 am on Thursday Saturday Oklahoma City vs Dallas at 7:00 am on Thursday Aston Villa vs Wolves at 11:00 pm on Saturday Golden State vs Portland at 8:30 am on Thursday Brighton vs Leicester City at 1:30 am on Sunday

West Brom vs Newcastle at 5:30 pm on Sunday Liverpool vs Fulham at 7:30 pm on Sunday -Arya Mathias

Weekender Chronicles

The 78th Golden Globes was Fast and Furious 9 is releasing on 28th May 2021. It is an held on February 28, from 5 upcoming American action film that is the sequel to The pm to 8 pm PT/8-11 ET on Fate of the Furious (2017). After the events of The Fate of NBC. Tina Fey and Amy the Furious, Dominic Toretto and his family must face Dominic's younger brother Jakob, a deadly assassin, who Poehler hosted the event. is working with their old enemy, Cipher, who holds a

personal vendetta against Dominic.

The Hindi movie Aadhaar, starring Vineet Kumar, was released on 5th February 2021. Aadhaar revolves around Pharsua, a villager who is the first to enrol for an Aadhaar card in his village. However, a

priest declares that the serial

number of his Aadhar will affect his

wife's health, and Pharusa decides - Aadya Umesh, Aanya Narayan Saraf, Kaavya Vinod, to get his number changed. Kuhu Ghosal, Radhika Bhadri & Arohi Jain

Hindi Poem Hogwarts Times

‘ तीन पहर ’ Ever wonder what our favourite wizarding world characters might be doing during the pandemic? Here’s what तीन पहर तो बीत गए, our students imagine they are up to: बस एक पहर ही बाकी ह ै | Harry Potter – We think Harry would जीवन हाथⴂ से फिसल गया, love to be quarantined at Hogwarts. He बस खाली मुट्ठी बाकी ह ै | would be away from the Dursleys and have plenty of time on his hands to zoom सब कु छ पाया इस जीवन मᴂ, around everywhere on his trusty फिर भी इ楍छाएँ बाकी ह ℂ | Firebolt.

दुफनया से हमने 啍या पाया, Ron Weasley – Ron would probably be stocked up on all his quarantine essentials: his chessboard and a lot of snacks. He would probably also take यह लेखा जोखा बहुत हुआ, the opportunity to teach all his friends chess and have fun beating them इस जग से ने हमसे 啍या पाया, every time!

बस ये गणनाएँ बाकी ह ℂ | Hermione Granger – Knowing Hermione, she would be keeping herself तीन पहर तो बीत गए, busy surrounded by piles and piles of textbooks. In her eyes, nothing should interfere with her schoolwork, not even pandemic. She would also probably बस एक पहर ही बाकी ह ै | keep telling Harry and Ron that they shouldn’t waste their time goofing around but should take the time to catch up on their giant pile of pending schoolwork. -Aryan Singhai -Radhika Bhadri & Arohi Jain

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